Opinion

The Dem Party Line: Here we go again, same old game plan

December 10, 2012

By Clark Hopper

Outside of the Box: Charlie Brown Offensive? Good Grief!

December 10, 2012

By Camille Nesler

Recently, a church in Little Rock has had to reschedule its production
of the children's Christmas play, “Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown” due
to a bunch of controversy over some elementary school teachers' offer
to take kids to see the play on a school day.
Apparently, some atheists in the community believe the teachers at
this school have stepped over the line separating church and state.
According to a news report, the controversy started when a parent
expressed her concern to the Arkansas Society of Freethinkers, stating

Miner Memories: Sentimental holidays and stories to record

December 10, 2012

By Ginger English
With the holidays fast approaching, thoughts turn to home. Memories are rekindled of freshly baked yeast rolls, chocolate pie, and a warm crackling fireplace that welcomed family together as laughter filled the house.
A twinge of sadness overwhelms me this holiday season, however, as this will be the first Christmas without any of my siblings. My emotions have been very fragile the past few months, since the unexpected death of my oldest brother, which left me the lone survivor of the Fox family that was started on May 6, 1933.

Lifelines: Longbow world record holder welcomes guest to his 'den' for memorable visit

December 3, 2012

By Tammy Shaw

One might say the Barnetts have a thing for animals, both domestic and wild.
Upon entering Don and Jane Barnett’s home, I am greeted with the warmth of Christmas. Among the sparkling ribbon and glittering mesh that mark the arrival of the holiday season is Smokey, a rescued cat, draped across the chaise lounge, while a sleekly coated pug, Mallory, nestles on a nearby rug.